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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1879
Page
3
Parker the Boone Bookbinder does better work for less money than another binder in the State. He makes frequent calls at Ames and gathers periodicals for binding. If you have any work, keep him for him. He will call for it.
The item TIACKMETACK, touted as the most popular fragrance of the day, is offered for sale by Thomas and McLain through their shop or catalog. The notice highlights its scent and desirability.
A period voice advertises Tamarsoid as a tonic for women stressed by household duties. It claims to restore vigor, brighten cheeks, improve appetite, and sustain health and cheerfulness amid daily cares.
An affirmation from Rev George H Thayer of Bourbon Indiana proclaims the Shilohs Consumption Cure as life saving for himself and wife. The message notes a huge store sale and broad satisfaction with the remedy amid various Long Dreesses cures. The notice appears in May 15 78 dating from Bourbon. Doctors Match ett France and J J Bousquet Co are listed in association.
An advertisement touts Dr. Boschace's German Prescription as a cure for coughs colds and lung diseases claiming high sales broad consumer trust and safe use for children urged by directors and druggists to try the medicine and be convinced.
An 19th century style advertisement claims Shilohs Consumption Cure proves its efficacy by promising to cure common coughs in half the time and to aid asthma bronchitis whooping cough and related lung conditions. The elixir is advertised for all ages with a 10 cent to 1 dollar price range and is sold by J J Bousquet & Co.
The Register carried a poem by Mrs. Al J Virden during the week. Nevan elected a license ticket signaling a council largely pro license. Notices include a new house for rent at 45 13 W M Harpy and Grange Hall hop invitations for Saturday night.
District No 7 Washington township schedules an exhibition on Saturday evening March 15 inviting all friends of the school with no admission charge. Crawford County farmers form a fire and tornado insurance company inspired by last year’s destruction to enroll eagerly.
Eggs for hatching pure blood Buff Cochin stock offered at 50 cents for 18. Enquiries at Bousquet's Drug Store. The Irishmen of Boone county plan St Patrick Day celebrations with a ball at Boone Opera Hall Monday for a festive evening.
Freight destined for Des Moines via Nar row Gauge from Chicago South Branch and Milwaukee is now bid through. Freight from Des Moines to these points also bids through. Previously all freight was re billed at this station.
I shall be ready to begin my work in Ames on Monday March 10. Scholars solicited for organ violin flute or voice. Shall be glad to wait upon any who may desire to see me. Others may be left at Thomas and McLain's drug store. 452.
Coming Lack. Elder Proper and family will remove back to Amez and within the week to come they are expected to settle comfortably in their old home. Mr. Proper is now engaged in State Sunday School work and will be away from home during the year. Bell of Honor of Ontario School honors earned by earnest study and marked improvement for Emma Delong, Lizzie Freed, Giles Aylesworth, Ammie Freed, Kittie Freed, Nora Delong, Anna Briley, Nora Rose, Mary Aylesworth, Hannah Sawyer, Orrilla Rose, Flora Freed, A. E. Grirrirn, Teacher.
The Osage Osage county musical convention closes today after a session that began Tuesday. Prof Geo 8 Fox received praise for his winter work and was appreciated by the public and local exchanges report strong support for his efforts.
To farmers in the Ames vicinity. A meeting of those interested in dairying is proposed to discuss the feasibility of establishing a creamery in Ames. All farmers are invited to W. M. Greeley’s office in Ames on Saturday, March 15, 1879, for attendance.
During the implement season W. G. Wright will leave the sale for this part of the county of all the farm machinery handled by J. C. Mitchell of Nevada. Mitchell’s long residence in the county helps him know what farmers want and he sells at the same prices Wright does with equal terms.
A short note explains why lamps spill oil when the wick is raised. Keep the wick at least half an inch below the tube level to prevent oil from traveling up and over the sides.
Time Table No 12 on the D M M road takes effect Monday. Trains now depart Ames at 8 10 am arrive Des Moines 10 45 am depart 2 00 pm or 10 00 pm arrive 4 51 pm or 12 25 pm. Three trains each way Ames to Des Moines and one daily to Callanan. Express trains connect with Northwestern trains as last fall.
Saturday March 15 a teachers examination meeting will be held at the North Side School House in Ames. Early attendance in the morning is requested of those who intend to write for certificates. L. B. Baveumay County Supt.
Sunday last Elder Reynolds performed immersion for two candidates at the river east of town. Miss Mary Bacon and Amanda Walker were admitted into the Baptist Church with a large crowd witnessing the ceremony.
The Northwestern railroad will start building more side tracks at Ames station, beginning with extending the grain track. The Narrow Gauge company will immediately extend its transfer siding as railroad business in Ames continues to grow.
The city election passed quietly with a very light vote. E. R. Chamberlain was elected Mayor, Jno Watts Recorder, W. D. Lucas Treasurer, J. Starr Assessor, L. Van Dusen Street Commissioner, and councilmen Ben Read I E Hirsh R H Boyd G G Tilden A H Thayer and W A Markham. The council will meet Monday night to cast lots for the tenure of office.
District No 7 in Washington township reports the Evergreen Fairview Sabbath School with A Wortman as superintendent Miss Flora McFarlane as secretary and treasurer. Average Sabbath attendance and collections for May 1, 1878 year amid use of D C Cooks quarterlies Gracious Words Dew drops and Royal road. Treasury funds show favorable start to new school year.
The Congregational church and society will host a festival and oyster supper on Tuesday evening March 11. An enjoyable season event with ample tables and treats, hall admission and supper priced at 25 cents. oysters served in any style. By order of committee.
A yearly seed wheat vendor is accused of selling overpriced, worthless seed under many names such as Diamond spring wheat Prolific flour corn Peru seed wheat. The piece condemns these circulars as frauds recurring each season with new labels.
The Wright County Monitor notes Webster City aims to secure the Ames narrow gauge railroad this coming summer. It could be built if Webster residents donate about 5 percent. If built to Webster, the route would advance north, with Callanan pledging support if subsidies meet needed amounts by August first.
During February Clerk Smith issued multiple marriage licenses. Names include W B Moor with Mrs. W Heath and others such as Oliver P Moor with Emma J Dougherty, Robfert Jones with Mary Whitman, Lavert Tesdali with Ingelord Lee, Clark French with Elsa M Earl, Francis Watson with Lillie Osburn, and Wm Stark with Jennie Carver. Additional pairs listed include O O Stole with Mary E Paterson, John C Rugh. Bebe Demanson. T Hardcastle with Sarah Bradford. Dwight F Tattle with Mary Bryant. J W Mathews with L B Griffith. Oliver Hemmingsen with Agusta A Toft. W L Roberts with Artie Goldsmith.
The Boone city election last Monday elected a Republican mayor and treasurer with the Greenbackers winning the rest of the ticket. A Democrat rebuttal questions if the party can unite with Greenbacks for county offices this fall and hints at forming a joint ticket with Greenback voters.
The February list honors non absent and non tardy scholars in four divisions Grammar North Intermediate South Intermediate South Primary and North Primary. Notable names include Henry Barrell Albert Medley Alice Thomas Eva Starr and Frankie Meredith among others.
A. B. Thomas offers choice seed wheat at the drug store. Nourse the grocer boasts rising prices in today’s columns. J. W. Dunyer reports from Boone a new ten pound boy. A ball throwing contest ends in a tie between George Kintzly and Eugene Keigly. W. D. Lucas' Banking House becomes Lucas & Greeley with M. Greeley and W. Lucas expressing confidence in the firm.
Joseph Erb claims a hog cholera cure after treating eight pigs at B Read's Rendering House hours. He reports one pig growing from 40 to 150 pounds in seven weeks and seven of eight cures, with several testifiers backing the results and a patent planned for wide distribution.
A young tramp described by a Boone telegram was arrested after attempting to flee upon arrival of the westbound freight. Herman Cory assisted in subduing him and he faced a justice court hearing for highway robbery and grand larceny. The thief had robbed a fellow tramp of $11 and an overcoat, earlier. he was jailed for thirty days on petit larceny.
Geo Parkhill travels to Kansas to oversee an improved farm rental. Miss Bell Chamberlain, teaching in Nebraska, may return home today or tomorrow. E P Kellogg of Nevada Oil visited relatives and leaves for the southern part of the state. Mrs Locke of Vinton visits Prof Macomber’s family. John Kintzley heads for Wyoming Territory. Our checker players host Hank McCarthy of Ames, 16 hours daily. Prof Geo Fox hosts a musical jam boree at Iowa Falls. J C Hiatt moves to Ames to run the Agricultural College Farm. Miss Emma Hartman visits Hannah Briggs. Geo Lambertson learns his brother-in-law T Bourne died in DeWitt. Lafayette Evans elected Recorder of Ogden. Rose Bonebrake family to Colorado next week. Mr Embody of New York leases Chas Hunt residence to educate his children. John Scott speaks on dairy cattle and egg packing at the Chicago convention. John L Stevens praised for diligence as district attorney. J A Hopkins considers a trip to California. L Hi Bingham sick at home.
The Oakes Bros concert troupe gave an entertaining show at Grange Hall last night. The performance drew a large crowd and was the best local entertainment in at least two years, likely to draw even bigger audiences if they return.
Elder Reynolds leaves our city for a new field of labor in Nebraska. Since his residence in the county he earned many admiring friends who will regret his removal. His family will stay in the city until a suitable dwelling is secured.
The narrator recalls 1861 hardship via Wm. A. Williams, a Norwegian farmer three miles from the track. Williams, who arrived 18 years ago with $1.04, swapped all money for hay fork and coffee with 4 cents left, then earned 25 cents a day in corn, and paid for a calf with labor. He notes 20 cents per bushel offered for May corn and urges a rest until the 1879 campaign.
Porter of this city holds county agency for Clark's Revolution Milk Pans and will display one soon. A Delaware County dairyman testifies the pan is simple, economical, insect proof, and keeps milk cool by releasing animal heat during cooling. It preserves sweetness up to 36 hours in heat and boosts cream yield in 24 hours.
New music notes report Will L. Thompson’s Drifting with the Tide as a hoped to surpass Gathering Shells from the Sea Shore in popularity. Copies are mailed by W L Thomison & Co East Liverpool Ohio for price 40c to interested buyers.
An advertisement states Sam, a first class cabinet workman, is available to repair, restain, varnish and handle all kinds of furniture repairs on short notice. Signed by W. Satvoenrann.
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